Rome2Rio

How to get fromOakland to Newarkby subway, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Newark

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Newark by subway, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. BART, taxi

    best
    1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Union Citysubway subway Orange-S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Union City to Newarktaxi taxi
    37 min
    $27–33

  2. Drive 24.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Newarkcar car 24.7 mi
    27 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Newarktaxi taxi 24.7 mi
    27 min
    $90–110

  4. BART, taxi via 12th Street / Oakland City Center

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Union Citysubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the taxi from Union City to Newarktaxi taxi
    40 min
    $27–33

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oakland to Newark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.3 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Newark, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Newark. However, you can take the subway to Union City then take the taxi to Newark. Alternatively, you can drive from Oakland to Newark in around 27 min.

Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.